Cork is on track to reclaim the title of having Ireland’s tallest residential building as the main core of the 25-storey Railyard development, which now stands at over 85.5 metres, was completed on 28 March.

Specialist contractor Slipform UK poured over 1,700 cubic metres of concrete and tied over 225 tonnes of reinforcing steel.

The Railyard also includes the renovation of the two listed buildings on site, namely Carey House and the former railway terminus building.

When fully constructed, the Railyard will be the tallest residential building in Ireland, designed by Henry J Lyons with input from specialist tall-building architect Richard Coleman of London-based City Designer.

The scheme is a collaborative partnership between Cork City Council, Clúid and JCD Group.